got a grip
Found one's composure
Got a grip means gained control over one's emotions or composure after a period of distress or panic.
The phrase often appears as an imperative—Get a grip! —telling someone to calm down and think clearly.
You can get a grip on yourself, on a situation, or on reality: She finally got a grip and stopped crying.
The underlying image is of grasping something firmly to steady oneself.
- calmFree from agitation
- stay calmRemain unruffled
- keep coolRemain calm under pressure
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- held it togetherRemained functional under stress
pulled together · perseverance · recovery · restraint · deep breath · fortitude · nerves of steel · cool head · equanimity · steadied · took control · steady hand · resolve · clarity · composure · tenacity · decisiveness · serenity
got a griplost it
Suddenly gave way emotionally
fell apart · lost control · spiraled · went to pieces · freaked out
got a griplost the plot
Became irrational or confused
lost control · dropped the ball · fell behind · fumbled · floundered
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